AggiEE said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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"I'm just here to play wherever the team wants to play me," said Isaac Paredes, who's part of a crowded #Astros infield group. "I'm ready to go." @KHOU pic.twitter.com/deXGKUfpHL

— Jason Bristol (@JBristolKHOU) February 15, 2026

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I love his attitude, unlike Walker.

It's fine, Parades seems like he could be flexible shifting around different positions (1B, 3B, DH)....I would love it if he could even play LF at least at home, or even 2B because I seriously can't imagine he's worse than Altuve there.

With all those positions available, being an "everyday" starter isn't really an issue. What's a bigger issue is the egos of Pena, Correa, Walker that all magically expect to play 162 games without any sort of injuries or setbacks...rest days are important.

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So starting players shouldn't strive to play everyday? They ultimately will not, but I think the fans (and team) want that kind of attitude.

Isaac Paredes: "I only control what I do on the field. That’s the part I’m focused on. Whatever they’re going to do, that’s out of my control. That’s what leadership and management is going to do.” - https://t.co/YlJ7BK2dOF

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 15, 2026

EastCoastAgNc said:

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The #Astros have suggested Yordan Alvarez will DH more than play LF this season.
I asked him as gets further into his career, does it become less of an issue for him?
"It depends on how you look at it...I've never gotten hurt playing LF..." @KHOU pic.twitter.com/zTjnkXGfF3

— Jason Bristol (@JBristolKHOU) February 15, 2026

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True but he does get hurt running the bases, holding a bat or sometimes just breathing. Using his logic I guess he should play LF but not hit or pinch run?

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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The #Astros have suggested Yordan Alvarez will DH more than play LF this season.
I asked him as gets further into his career, does it become less of an issue for him?
"It depends on how you look at it...I've never gotten hurt playing LF..." @KHOU pic.twitter.com/zTjnkXGfF3

— Jason Bristol (@JBristolKHOU) February 15, 2026

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True but he does get hurt running the bases, holding a bat or sometimes just breathing. Using his logic I guess he should play LF but not hit or pinch run?

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If I'm not mistaken most of his injuries seem to be from swinging a bat. So by his logic he should pitch

These are Yordan's career defensive splits. He is a top 10 player as DH. He's an MVP level player as a LF.

I'm in the minority but I play him in LF every time I can.

Farmer1906 said:

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AggiEE said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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"I'm just here to play wherever the team wants to play me," said Isaac Paredes, who's part of a crowded #Astros infield group. "I'm ready to go." @KHOU pic.twitter.com/deXGKUfpHL

— Jason Bristol (@JBristolKHOU) February 15, 2026

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I love his attitude, unlike Walker.

It's fine, Parades seems like he could be flexible shifting around different positions (1B, 3B, DH)....I would love it if he could even play LF at least at home, or even 2B because I seriously can't imagine he's worse than Altuve there.

With all those positions available, being an "everyday" starter isn't really an issue. What's a bigger issue is the egos of Pena, Correa, Walker that all magically expect to play 162 games without any sort of injuries or setbacks...rest days are important.

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So starting players shouldn't strive to play everyday? They ultimately will not, but I think the fans (and team) want that kind of attitude.

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Not if the analytics shows it's bad for the team, no.

They probably should get a rest day every week

Mathguy64 said:

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These are Yordan's career defensive splits. He is a top 10 player as DH. He's an MVP level player as a LF.

I'm in the minority but I play him in LF every time I can.

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If no trade happens I don't see any other option. At least in home games he could play there, which gives you 81 DH starts for someone. At the very least it's the solution early season and maybe you revisit a trade in June or July.

Clarification, directly from reporting:

“The strike-zone box, which has become as vital to baseball broadcasts as the first-down line is to football broadcasts, will remain on the screen but no longer will indicate whether a pitch was a ball or a strike.”

— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) February 15, 2026

What does that even mean? I don't recall it describing the pitch as a ball or strike, just location. Maybe I'm wrong.

Aren't all games on a delay because of sign stealing? How would teams benefit since challenges have to be made right away?

Twisted Helix said:

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What does that even mean? I don't recall it describing the pitch as a ball or strike, just location. Maybe I'm wrong.

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I don't think the Astros broadcast did it, but on national broadcasts they would have the hovering dot with speed and pitch type for a second after the pitch was caught.

Mathguy64 said:

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These are Yordan's career defensive splits. He is a top 10 player as DH. He's an MVP level player as a LF.

I'm in the minority but I play him in LF every time I can.

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Is there any causation in this? Are you just pointing at correlation?

I don't know the actual answer, but this in a vacuum isn't enough.

Some things that made be pause and consider it could impact.
We're more likely to play Yordan at home due to the small LF. Players play batter at home and he uses the short corners well.
Maybe there is an odd quick where he sees more RHP as the LF vs DH even though he hits LHP well.
Maybe the down 2025 is weighing down DH since he was playing thru an injury.

Yeah I don't know if the Astros local broadcast does it but some made a strike a solid dot and a ball just a circle outline.

Farmer1906 said:

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Mathguy64 said:

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These are Yordan's career defensive splits. He is a top 10 player as DH. He's an MVP level player as a LF.

I'm in the minority but I play him in LF every time I can.

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Is there any causation in this? Are you just pointing at correlation?

I don't know the actual answer, but this in a vacuum isn't enough.

Some things that made be pause and consider it could impact.
We're more likely to play Yordan at home due to the small LF. Players play batter at home and he uses the short corners well.
Maybe there is an odd quick where he sees more RHP as the LF vs DH even though he hits LHP well.
Maybe the down 2025 is weighing down DH since he was playing thru an injury.

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I'm not implying anything, just posting the data. But it's not exactly a small sample size. It's pretty clear split. He's a better hitter when playing in the field. And it's not close.

I believe he has said he thinks he's a better hitter when he plays in the field. At least I recall a quote to that effect.

Maybe since he has more time to just be in his own head when he is DH and he overthink things? And when he's in the field he has less time to think about his next at bat so he hits more instinctively?

Could just be a mental thing

Twisted Helix said:

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What does that even mean? I don't recall it describing the pitch as a ball or strike, just location. Maybe I'm wrong.

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My first assumption was it would no longer show the dot of the pitch location

A look at Tropicana Field’s new roof and turf pic.twitter.com/frIki0uspE

— Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1) February 15, 2026

Byron Buxton felt disrespected that the Twins never publicly shut down trade rumors involving him, per @BNightengale. pic.twitter.com/HqZK5nnoBQ

— SleeperMLB (@SleeperMLB) February 15, 2026

I'm not sure what he expects or why he's surprised

EastCoastAgNc said:

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A look at Tropicana Field’s new roof and turf pic.twitter.com/frIki0uspE

— Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1) February 15, 2026

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That looks like ***** It's a circus tent. I find it hard to believe MLB thinks that roof is good to track fly balls agaisnt.

Buxton took a really team friendly deal to stay in Minnesota and is apparently very involved in the community there.

Imagine taking a pay cut to stay at your company and then finding out they were looking to move on from you a little bit later.

All that said he should keep this quiet, but I understand his frustration if he wanted to be a Twin for life.

You want guys to feel comfortable in your org and stay for life. JRam in Cleveland, Altuve in Houston, Judge in New York. These are special bonds and usually involved players taking team friendly deals. I don't think Buxton is asking for too much here.

Just booked flights and a hotel to DC. Going out there for the 4th of July and catching the Astros game on the 6th. Felt like an opportunity I couldn't pass up on with the timing of the Astros game and it being America's 250th. Everything was much more affordable than I thought it would be.

Anyone have some early advice for DC?

Lance McCullers Jr. talks about his career and his future. pic.twitter.com/WwAAPUYXbL

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 16, 2026

Lance McCullers Jr: "I would love to be good, not because I want to necessarily continue to play, but just because I would love to be good for this organization and this fanbase in my last year here. And then if playing comes beyond that, it does.”

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 16, 2026

Ur not touching the field bud https://t.co/YQ5VwU4ZfJ pic.twitter.com/EPzsbgTArp

— Yordaddy 🔫 (@Yordaddy2026mvp) February 16, 2026

Regarding him playing the field...

Mathguy64 said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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A look at Tropicana Field’s new roof and turf pic.twitter.com/frIki0uspE

— Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1) February 15, 2026

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That looks like ***** It's a circus tent. I find it hard to believe MLB thinks that roof is good to track fly balls agaisnt.

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Haven't it always looked like that? I mean besides when the storm ripped it apart.

Farmer1906 said:

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Mathguy64 said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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A look at Tropicana Field’s new roof and turf pic.twitter.com/frIki0uspE

— Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1) February 15, 2026

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That looks like ***** It's a circus tent. I find it hard to believe MLB thinks that roof is good to track fly balls agaisnt.

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Haven't it always looked like that? I mean besides when the storm ripped it apart.

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The multiple colors really drives it home.

AggieEP said:

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Buxton took a really team friendly deal to stay in Minnesota and is apparently very involved in the community there.

Imagine taking a pay cut to stay at your company and then finding out they were looking to move on from you a little bit later.

All that said he should keep this quiet, but I understand his frustration if he wanted to be a Twin for life.

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Not only that, imagine taking a pay cut to live in Minneapolis. Kinda feel bad for the guy

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47940063/padres-manny-machado-says-dodgers-spending-great-game


Yeah, I think a lockout is coming.

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https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47940063/padres-manny-machado-says-dodgers-spending-great-game


Yeah, I think a lockout is coming.

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Last time there was a lockout, we went on to win the World Series

2027 World Series champs lock in that futures bet

Joe Espada and Isaac Paredes pic.twitter.com/NuDqa9jWXG

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 16, 2026

Astros infield drills, with Paredes at second base pic.twitter.com/E849O6ymGN

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 16, 2026

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"Jose Altuve will spend most of his spring working exclusively at second base, Joe Espada said," Rome wrote on X.

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Not sure how one can work exclusively somewhere yet be qualified with "most". Regardless, it just means Paredes at 2nd isn't in the plans.

Farmer1906 said:

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"Jose Altuve will spend most of his spring working exclusively at second base, Joe Espada said," Rome wrote on X.

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Not sure how one can work exclusively somewhere yet be qualified with "most". Regardless, it just means Paredes at 2nd isn't in the plans.

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If you change the bolding on the quote, you can come to a different conclusion. Just because Altuve will spend most of "his spring" at 2B doesn't mean Paredes won't get any reps there and won't play there some during the season. I doubt he plays there much, but he will probably play there some unless Mathews really takes a big step forward.

Farmer1906 said:

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"Jose Altuve will spend most of his spring working exclusively at second base, Joe Espada said," Rome wrote on X.

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Not sure how one can work exclusively somewhere yet be qualified with "most". Regardless, it just means Paredes at 2nd isn't in the plans.

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60% of the time, he plays 2B every time.